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  • Robert Higgins avatar

    Treasures And Hearts

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Aug 23, 2006
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    What is the treasure of your heart? What is the object of your affection? You say it is Jesus? Is it reallY?

    Treasures and Hearts Sermon 1. What would you do for ten million dollars? I’m not giving it out, you understand, but there was a recent poll of Americans that asked them that question. I won’t share all the results with you, but some of them are interesting. a. Twenty-five percent of us say we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alan Smith avatar

    An Envious Heart

    Contributed by Alan Smith on Apr 20, 2006
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    It’s been said that there are two kinds of people in the world -- those who are millionaires and those who would like to be. And that’s one example of jealousy, but it’s only a piece of it.

    Introduction: Those of you who are Muppet fans will know that one of Kermit the Frog’s most famous lines is, “It’s not easy being green.” But I beg to differ. Shakespeare called jealousy “the green sickness”, and we often speak of people being “green with envy”. And, in that regard, it’s all ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Owens avatar

    A Compassionate Heart Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 6, 2011
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    Jesus had a compassionate heart, and so should we.

    A. How many of you like Winnie the Pooh stories? 1. In one poignant story, we see Pooh Bear walking along a river bank. 2. Eeyore, his stuffed donkey friend, suddenly appears floating downstream, on his back of all things, and is obviously troubled about the possibility of drowning. 3. Pooh calmly ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Treasures Of The Heart

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 11, 2011
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    This was the first in a series of four messages for our stewardship month.

    Treasures of the Heart Here we are, April. At Cornerstone, as most of you know, April signifies the end of our church year and the beginning of a brand new church year and financial year. If you are wondering why April and not December there are probably a couple of reasons. And if you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Michael Brown avatar

    Shield Of The Heart

    Contributed by Michael Brown on Aug 21, 2024
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    I wrote this sermon to share at our senior ministry. I will also be sharing it at the assisted living home where I go to do ministry with residents.

    We have many things to be proud of here in the South. We are kind & respectful, nature is beautiful, & we are proud of our heritage. Look how many Yankees want to move here after they retire. We want everyone to know they are welcome here in the South. We’ll help ‘em out any way we can. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rich O' Toole avatar

    Hearts On Fire

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Apr 3, 2023
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    Road to Emmaus

    Hearts on Fire Luke 24:13-35 Good Morning, He is Risen! Today we celebrate the most important event that ever happened within Christianity; the Resurrection of Christ. Even though we celebrate the Resurrection of Christ; there were some present there that day, who were hopeless because they ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Greg Johnson avatar

    The Pure In Heart Series

    Contributed by Greg Johnson on Nov 25, 2007
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    Having a pure heart is one of the eight qualities of character of a citizen of the Kingdom of God that Jesus declares in the greatest sermon ever preached, the Sermon on the Mount. The pure in heart will see God.

    This message is an edited version of a sermon given at Loving God Fellowship. Copyright © 2007 Loving God Fellowship, Inc. http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org . You are encouraged to share this message with those you know that are hungry for God’s Word. The Pure in Heart The Greatest Sermon ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mike Schmelzer avatar

    A Matter Of The Heart

    Contributed by Mike Schmelzer on Oct 7, 2013
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     | 11,619 views

    This message illustrates how we could be good people and follow the law, but not have a relationship with Jesus Christ.

    INTRODUCTION The encounter of this young man is recorded in three of the gospels, Matthew, Mark, and Luke. It reminds me of a game show I used to watch when I was a kid. ILLUST: It was called, “Let’s Make a Deal”. The Young Man and His Desire for Eternal Life There are some ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Matters Of The Heart

    Contributed by Buddy Cook on Feb 15, 2014
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    Understanding and relying on the love of God in Jesus

    Introduction: Friday was Valentine’s Day • How do you know it is Valentine’s Day? • It seemed that the whole world is talking about love. • Hearts were everywhere. It looked like the City Market floral department had exploded out the front entrance of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • David Owens avatar

    A Focused Heart Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 21, 2011
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    In this lesson, we explore what it means to have a rightly or wrongly focused heart. Jesus had a rightly focused heart, and we can have a heart like His.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a man who was out golfing with a few friends. 1. As they stood on the tee box looking toward the next green, the man said, “Sure seems like a long way off.” No one responded. a. As he teed up his ball, the man said, “Sure is a narrow ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Heart Of The Reformation

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Oct 27, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,847 views

    To know the unmerited love of God leads to repentance and new life.

    Reformation Sunday October 30, 2005 “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we give you thanks for all your many blessings upon us, especially for the gift of your ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Rev. Matthew Parker avatar

    The Heart Of A Servant

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 2, 2007
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     | 5,233 views

    God ministers his grace to others through our service to the body of Christ. This sermon is for a service of appreciation for volunteers at a downtown mission church in Toronto, Canada

    1 Peter 4: Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. 9 Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. 10 Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms. 11 If anyone speaks, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    Open Hearts Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 6, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,362 views

    We can approach God with open hearts as we quiet ourselves and enter into His presence.

    March,2007 Third Sunday of Lent “Open Hearts” Psalm 95 INTRODUCTION: Pilgrim worshipers sang Psalm 95 as they approached the Temple for a festival. It was a typical “entrance liturgy” where people would progress from outside the temple, through the courts of the Gentiles up to the entrance of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Matters Of The Heart Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 24, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,626 views

    Seek to please God more than man. Seek to bless others more than self. Seek to do everything out of love more than anything else.

    THE MOST PROUD THING The President of Moody Bible Institute tells this story: A young man from school took the bus to class. It was crowded. Before the conductor came around to take the fare, he had gotten off at the school without paying. Later on, he remembered it. And he thought, "That ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Antonio Silveira avatar

    The Heart Of Worship

    Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Oct 2, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 35,207 views

    Tony Silveira explains how to connect to God with an attitude of Worship. Some people honour God with their lips but their heart is far from Him. Learn the principle of Godly communication with this Biblical message on Worship.

    Daniel 10:11,12 And he said to me, "O Daniel, man greatly loved, understand the words that I speak to you, and stand upright, for now I have been sent to you." And when he had spoken this word to me, I stood up trembling. Then he said to me, "Fear not, Daniel, for from the first day that you set ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist